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There are a number of sites that list exhibitions. Rather than list all the relevant exhibitions ourselves, we list only those sites which have listings of the exhibitions. Some of these sites focus on particular areas of interest only, such as gifts or gardenware, whilst others cover a wider span. Most cover the UK, but some focus on exhibitions going on in other countries.

Exhibitions are a great way of meeting buyers, not only to pick up orders, but to guage their reaction to your products, paricularly new ones, and to do some on-the-spot market reseach. Shows can be fun and are a good excuse to get out of the office.

Giftware Association Events	www.ga-uk.org/events.aspx

Trade Fairs UK	www.exhibitions.co.uk/xnetdate.html
	Lists the trade fairs in the UK over the next two years. It has a section on giftware, lifestyle and home, and appears comprehensive.

Biz Tradeshows	www.biztradeshows.com/
	Lists tradeshows throughout the world, including major countries and cities. Sorted by industry, country, date and organiser

TEG	www.teg.co.uk/ukfairs.htm
	List jewellery and gift trade fairs throughout the UK and the rest of the world. It is a plain looking site, but does the business.
Sorted by Date

Trade Fair Events Business Link	www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action
	A government site detailing trade shows in the UK. Many are relevant to the giftware industry.

Global Sources	www.tradeshow.globalsources.com/TRAD
	Trade shows for importers of Chinese and Asian-made products.

BCFA	www.thebcfa.com/indexx.asp?page_id=1
	Lists and details exhibitions throughout the world that are in the Contract Furniture, Furnishings, Design and Interiors market.
Gives the name, date and website.

Trade Shows in the United States	www.greatrep.com/
	This site publishes the trade shows for Giftware and Home Accessories in the United States.
Once you reach the site you need to click on View More Shows button.

esources	tradeshows.esources.co.uk/
	Covers the UK. Not many trade shows listed in the Gifts section, however they have other lists, such as floral/garden which may be of use.